The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2016) a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 B Globally Important Agricultural […]
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept?
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept?(2015) a) Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others b) Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time […]
Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?(2015)
Consider the following countries 1. China 2. France 3. India 4. Israel 5. Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?(2015) a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only c) 2, 4 […]
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is(2015)
a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. b) a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum c) an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the […]
Industry Transition Dialogue
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Recently, India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative i.e. Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). About LeadIT: The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the Paris Agreement. It was launched by the governments of […]
What is E-Sanjeevani?
Focus: GS III- Health Why in News? eSanjeevani’, Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service integrated with NHA’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) The users of eSanjeevani can create their 14-digit unique Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and use it to link their existing health records What is E-Sanjeevani? Ministry eevani AB-HWC) in the hub and […]
GST Council Must Uphold Fiscal Federalism
Context The recent ruling of the Supreme Court held that the states were free to use means of persuasion ranging from collaboration to contestation. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment, Government Budgeting Dimensions of the Article Simultaneous or concurrent powers under Article 246A Composition of GST Council […]
Issues With Frivolous PIL Petitions
Context A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitioner in the Supreme Court barely escaped having to pay ₹18 lakh for indulging in a “luxury litigation”. A Supreme Court Bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Hima Kohli initially asked the litigant to pay ₹18 lakh, that is, ₹1 lakh for every one of the 18 minutes the […]
World’s First Liquid-Mirror Telescope
Context: In early 2022, India’s first liquid-mirror telescope, which will observe asteroids, supernovae, space debris and all other celestial objects from an altitude of 2,450 metres in the Himalayas, saw its first light as it peered into the zenith from the Devasthal observatory in Uttarakhand. Having entered the commissioning phase, it became the world’s first liquid-mirror […]
Radio-Frequency Identification
Context: Baggage tags equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) will soon be available at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a first of its kind for the country. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is RFID tags? What is a barcode? Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology Vs barcodes Is RFID enhanced version […]